Itchy scalp: causes
A lot of inconvenience comes from the feeling of itchy scalp. It appears as a response of the body to irritation. But in some cases, itching indicates some kind of disease. Why exactly such troubles begin and how to deal with them - we will consider in this article.
Causes of itchy scalp
It is worth considering that itching of this nature should not be left untreated. If it is felt constantly, then a strong hair loss, wounds and spots may appear on the skin. Treatment should begin with finding out the reasons. This requires the consultation of a specialist trichologist.
Most often, itching occurs for the following reasons:
- Infection with parasites. It can be normal head lice or demodicosis. At home, ask your family to look at the condition of the scalp and hair at the roots using magnifiers and be sure to consult a dermatologist.
- Another reason is the appearance of dandruff. It becomes the cause of debilitating itching. To get rid of it, they resort to any available means. But this can have the opposite effect. Dandruff develops even faster and can develop into a more serious disease - seborrheic eczema.
- Due to the violation of the activity of the sebaceous glands, seborrhea appears. However, too little sebum production causes dry dandruff. It is accompanied by a feeling of severe itching and acne on the scalp.
- Allergic reaction to skin care products hair... If, after changing the hair care product, you feel itching, then it is better to choose a proven composition and use it. Maybe the new product just isn't right for you.
- Many women often use for styling hair hair dryer and other devices, which also causes itching. Frequent washing of hair can also be added to this. All this dries up the skin and has a bad effect on the curls themselves.
Scalp itching treatment
The choice of treatment for itching should be entirely based on the cause that caused it. For example, to eliminate head lice, you need to treat your head with Para-plus or Pedelin. As a rule, one procedure is enough. True, in the case of profuse lice infestation, re-treatment may be required.
If the cause of the itching is an allergy, then the first step is to eliminate the effect of the allergen on the body. This is usually enough. If, even with the elimination of the allergen, relief does not come, then be sure to consult with a specialist. He will prescribe treatment, which consists in taking antihistamines.
In case of excessive dryness of the scalp caused by frequent use of a hair dryer or iron, stop using all these devices at least temporarily. Dry your curls naturally. Wash your hair with dry hair no more than twice a week. In this case, it is better to use specialized shampoos. You also need to protect your hair from the aggressive action of the sun's rays with a hat.
Dandruff and itchy scalp
If you have both dandruff and itchy skin, your condition may be relieved by a specialized anti-dandruff shampoo. But more often than not, one such shampoo is not enough. Most likely, you will need to drink a course of vitamins or agents that stimulate the immune system. It will help to cope with the problem and put in order the nervous system. For this, sedatives are prescribed. All medications should only be prescribed by a specialist.
Numerous recipes of traditional medicine help to eliminate dandruff. In particular, it is useful to rinse your hair with decoctions of medicinal herbs after washing. Has a beneficial effect on the condition of the hair decoction chamomile, hops or nettles. Moreover, these plants can be used both independently and in the form of various mixtures.
To avoid recurring dandruff, try to follow these simple guidelines:
- Brush with only your combs and only wear your own hats.
- To prevent re-infection, rinse and disinfect the equipment used well while treating dandruff. Hats should be washed or cleaned regularly.
- Wash your hair as soon as it gets dirty, but at least once every seven days.
- Try not to get stressed. It has a bad effect on the functioning of the nervous system and undermines the immune system.
- Switch to a balanced diet, limiting the use of starchy foods and sweets. Saturate your body with vitamins and fatty acids.
